Miles Bloxson, Author at KUTX

Black History MonthFeb 26, 2026Feb 26, 2026

From Austin to the National Stage: Huston-Tillotson Jazz Orchestra Makes Its Mark

Formed in 2022, Huston-Tillotson’s Jazz Orchestra is already winning awards

Black History MonthFeb 17, 2026Feb 18, 2026

Black History Month in Austin: Remembering Charlie’s Playhouse

Located at 1206 East 11th Street in the historically Black cultural district

Black History MonthFeb 10, 2026Feb 12, 2026

Black History Month in Austin: Tommy Lee Wyatt founds ‘The Villager’ to cover Austin’s Black community

Tommy Lee Wyatt passed away on January 10th of this year

Black History MonthFeb 3, 2026Feb 3, 2026

Black History Month Profile: Albert Lavada Durst AKA Dr. Hepcat

Dr. Hepcat was an American blues pianist, singer, baseball commentator, radio DJ and Austinite.

RUSSELL CRAWFORD

Black History MonthFeb 22, 2025Feb 25, 2025

Meet KUTX’s February Artist of the Month Anastasia Hera

Anastasia Hera was born in San Antonio, Texas, but moved to Austin as a young child. From an early […]

Black History MonthFeb 14, 2025Feb 28, 2025

Meet pioneering Austin DJ and In Black America host John L. Hanson Jr.

Keeping it “Old School” on KUT since 1974

Black History MonthFeb 7, 2025Feb 12, 2025

Remembering Midtown Live’s Michael Cash

Austin entrepreneur, radio DJ, and beloved member of the community, Michael Cash passed away in January

Black History MonthJan 31, 2025Jan 31, 2025

Meet pioneering jazz musician and Austin Music Hall of Fame inductee Ernie Mae Miller

Her longstanding residency at The New Orleans Club helped turn Red River St. into a musical destination

RememberingJun 25, 2024Jun 27, 2024

Remembering: Dr. James Polk 1940-2024

Austin’s piano professor passes away at 83

KUTX / Diego Artea

Black History Month, Words On MusicFeb 22, 2024Feb 26, 2024

Black History Month Profile: The Austin Chitlin’ Circuit

February is Black History Month and all month long we’ll be featuring black artists, events and venues that have […]

Black History Month, FeaturesFeb 14, 2024Feb 15, 2024

Black History Month Profile: Glenn “Spot” Lockett

KUTX Black History Month profile on longtime Austinite and legendary producer for SST who worked on iconic and seminal […]

Black History MonthFeb 7, 2024Feb 7, 2024

Black History Month Profile: Lavelle White

White signed her first recording contract with Duke Records and during 1958 – 1964 released several singles, including, “Just […]

Black History MonthFeb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024

Black History Month Profile: The Eastside Kings Blues Festival

The Eastside Kings Blues Festival started in 2013, as an idea of bassist, and producer Eddie Stout

FeaturesFeb 24, 2023Feb 24, 2023

Black History Month Profile: MC Overlord

MC Overlord brought hip-hop to Austin

FeaturesFeb 20, 2023Feb 20, 2023

Black History Month Profile: Kenny Dorham’s Backyard

Kenny Dorham’s Backyard was named after the legendary jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer. Dorham was born McKinley Howard […]

Patricia Lim

FeaturesFeb 17, 2023Feb 17, 2023

Black History Month Spotlight: Tribe Mafia

Tribe Mafia is Chinasa Broxton and Dashawn Daniels

Michael Minasi / KUTX

FeaturesFeb 10, 2023Feb 10, 2023

Black History Month Spotlight: Daniel Fears

Trailblazing artist Daniel Fears is our Black History Month Spotlight.

FeaturesFeb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023

Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. James Polk

Turning the spotlight on the legendary Austin pianist

Renee Dominguez / KUT

Pause/PlayDec 7, 2022Dec 8, 2022

How can people get money into the hands of Austin musicians, outside of being fans and going to shows?

A look at different forms of financial support for Austin musician

Pause/PlayNov 9, 2022Nov 9, 2022

Take note U.S.: Canada actually gives its musicians money

New episode available NOW!

FeaturesFeb 21, 2022Feb 21, 2022

Black History Month Profile: Sam Houston

Sam Houston uses his platform to speak out

Michael Minasi

FeaturesFeb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022

Black History Month Profile: Alesia Lani

Alesia Lani’s authenticity speaks to her fans.

FeaturesFeb 14, 2022Feb 15, 2022

Black History Month Profile: J Soulja

J Soulja was born on the Eastside of Austin. His father’s love of singing and music encouraged J Soulja […]

Julia Reihs

FeaturesFeb 11, 2022Jan 31, 2024

Black History Month Profile: Mama Duke

Austin artist Mama Duke is making a name for herself.